Anal Fissure (Fissurectomy) Surgery in Chennai

Anal fissures as the name suggest, is a skin condition wherein skin near anus or rectum region gets teared or ruptured. Fissures may become painful if they are not treated early. Symptoms of anal fissure are itching and rashes around the site where fissures have developed, bleeding, malodorous discharge, pain while passing bowels, etc. The area where anal fissures have developed becomes very sensitive to touch.

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Anal fissures are diagnosed by using some diagnostic test such as colonoscopy or through physical examination of anus and anal canal. To treat fissures in its initial stages, over-the-counter medications and home remedies are first used. Home remedies that can be useful in treating anal fissures are mentioned below:

Do not stay away from ghee and a tablespoons of oil. Ghee helps in digestion and moisturizes inner lining of intestines. Oil is essential for dissolving of fat soluble vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin K.

Drink lots of water and fluids. Coconut water helps in cleaning digestive system. Having a glass of lukewarm water with half a lemon squeezed in it, helps in flushing out bowels.

Applying ointment and cream on the affected area helps in healing of skin. Do this at least twice a day for faster healing.

Generally, anal fissures will fade away within a week by using a combination of medications and above mentioned home remedies. If they don't fade away, then doctor may suggest lateral sphincterotomy. It is a surgical procedure used to treat anal fissures.